Suh's tackle one of few highlights for Lions

ALLEN PARK — Usually when Ndamukong Suh makes a tackle, there’s no mistake about it.

His take-down of Browns’ Trent Richardson was one of the highlights for the Detroit Lions in the 24-6 preseason loss at Cleveland.

Bone-jarring might best describe it.

Richardson tried to down-play the tackle after the game.

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“We’ll have another chance to see each other,’’ Suh said Sunday. “It was just a hit just making a play. We pride ourselves on making effort plays outside the box. It was a chance for me to go out there and make a play on the edge. Obviously we had missed some tackles earlier in the possession and I had an opportunity, took my shot and made the most of it.’’

Tackling for the rest of the defense was an issue.

“I think it’s just leverage, just like on special teams you have to have correct leverage and angling,’’ Suh said. “It’s all about that. It’s correcting that. It’s only our second game. That’s what preseason is for, to get those rusty full-speed cuts and right angles to learn how to tackle and get back to the flow.’’

The Lions don’t tackle to the ground during practice, that’s why the preseason games are key.

“It’s something we have to deal with definitely each week, especially this week being an important week. ... We have to be sharp on tackling. You don’t want to be embarrassed when you go out against a top team like the Patriots,’’ Suh added.

The Lions play New England at Ford Field on Thursday in their third preseason game. Usually the third game is the dress rehearsal game for the regular season when starters see up to a half of action.

Still no Delmas

Louis Delmas did not practice again on Sunday, but coach Jim Schwartz said there has not been a setback.

“We’ll see, hopefully we can get him on the field (Monday),’’ Schwartz said.

On Tuesday, Delmas, who has a bad knee, said he was still on track to play in the regular season but was doubtful about playing in preseason games.

Houston limited

Chris Houston, who was in pads, had a limited role in Sunday’s practice. He went through individual drills and started a seven-on-seven drill before going to the sidelines.

“He wasn’t held out. He was out there working. We just limited his reps. We limited a decent number of guys today,’’ Schwartz said. “A lot of them are nursing some little things. Not enough to keep him out of an entire practice, but also not enough for you to want to push through an entire practice. He’s fine.”

Ron Bartell filled in for Houston with Darius Slay getting the start at the right cornerback position for the second straight day.

Another day, another new player.

The Detroit Lions have signed offensive tackle Kevin Haslam. To make room on the roster they released OT Austin Holtz.

Haslam spent last season with the San Diego Chargers playing in five games with three starts. He was released on May 21. He was claimed off waivers on May 23 by the New England Patriots who released him on Thursday.

He was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jacksonville Jaguars following the 2010 draft. He played in five games as a rookie before he was put on injured reserve.

General manager Martin Mayhew has been busy adding veterans and subtracting others since Thursday’s loss.

Linebacker Rocky McIntosh signed, which changes the competition at the position. Ashlee Palmer had seemingly won the starting role over Tahir Whitehead.

Also veteran cornerback Rashean Mathis was signed on Saturday.

This and that

Jason Fox at right tackle and Dylan Gandy at right guard lined up with the first team offense throughout Sunday’s practice. ... Corey Greenwood, Ross Weaver, Jason Jones did not practice. Nick Fairley and Matt Veldman returned. ... With Jason Jones out, Willie Young worked at left defensive end with Ziggy Ansah at right defensive end.